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Dive Light Battery Types

Is diving part of your bucket list? Well, you should know that equipment is very important in diving, especially dive lights. When you go diving, you should make sure to have a dive light because the deeper you get the darker everything becomes. What is a dive light? It is a light source carried by divers underwater to see the underwater environment. Dive lights are mostly used during cave dives or night dives. In order for your dive light to function it will need a power supply.

According to research, the top dive light in 2017 uses C alkaline batteries. What is a C battery? It is a standard size dry cell battery used in drain applications such as flashlights, toys and musical instruments. It can hold up to 8,000 mAh. This battery usually lasts up to 8 hours powering the Scubapro Nova 230.

The second type of battery is a CR123 lithium battery. What is a lithium battery? It is a common and reliable battery that stands apart from other batteries because of its long life. This battery can hold up to 10,500 mAh, and usually lasts up to 10 hours powering the Ikelata LED dive light.

Lastly, the third type of battery is the NiMH battery. It is also called the nickel-metal hydride battery. It a type of rechargeable battery like the lithium battery. Its a 12V product that can hold up to 4.5 amp. The charger of this battery is compatible with trailer plug style connections. This one is a perfect choice because its rechargeable, thus saving you money.

Diving is one of the greatest experiences in the world. Witnessing the underwater environment is magical, so choosing the right battery for your dive light is an important job.

Cavediver Aaron: On Aaron’s 10th birthday his uncle surprised him with diving lessons, and Aaron was instantly hooked. Today, he’s a certified master scuba diver working as a commercial diver full-time and a PADI instructor specializing in cave diving part-time. Because he’s used to exploring the deepest, darkest corners and crevices of the water, he has tested out and tried just about every worthwhile dive light and accessory on the market, and he loves to share his expertise and favorite products here on the Dive Light blog.